ENDANGERED PANGOLIN SPOTTED ENJOYING AN ANT FEAST IN RAINFOREST <br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />A rare white-bellied pangolin was filmed enjoying a snack of black ants in the rainforest.<br />The unusual sighting was captured by David Mugisha, a 29-year-old tourist guide and wildlife videographer from Uganda shot the moment in his home country.<br />The shy, nocturnal animal can be seen calmly feeding in its natural habitat, a moment that is rarely witnessed in the wild.<br />David, who has spent 11 years photographing and filming nature, said encounters with pangolins are extremely uncommon.<br />David said capturing the moment helps highlight the importance of protecting the species.<br />He added that community conservation efforts in Uganda are helping protect the species and their habitat.<br />He said: “In my videos, the pangolin was freely feeding on the black ants in its natural habitat.<br />“Pangolins are shy, nocturnal creatures, and encounters are rare.<br />" If you’re lucky enough to spot one, the excitement might leave you speechless.<br />“The pangolins’ story is heartbreaking; they’re the most trafficked mammals, yet so unique and vital to ecosystems.<br /> “Capturing the animals in their natural habitat made me realise how storytelling through photography can drive conservation awareness.<br />“White-bellied pangolins play a key role in controlling ant and termite populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.”<br />END
